Culinary Intern (April- October)

Stock Farm Club • Hamilton, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Intern is responsible for preparing a variety of ingredients, dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef. This position performs under supervision and has limited discretion and decision-making authority; work is performed across various stations within the Clubhouse kitchens and/or food trailers.

Requirements

• Preferred: High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, food handling/safety, and food preparation.
• 1 year experience as line cook for restaurant, cafeteria or similar.
• Knowledge of basic culinary/food preparation skills to include sauté, frying, baking, broiling, roasting, braising, soups, sauces, steaming, poaching and smoking.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment to include slicer, mixer, microwave, smoker, fryer, broiler, salamander, robot coupe, alto-sham, ovens, steamer, steam kettle, and dish machines.
• Proven skill in baking or confections.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
• Ability to read and apply information from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) associated with cleaning solvents/solutions/materials.
• Ability to appropriate and safely store cleaning solvent/solutions/material/supplies.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and to work independently.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in highly fluid and dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audience.
• Ability to work with a team and interact with others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of Stock Farm Club and member and guest information.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and image of the Stock Farm Club.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Must possess a food handler certificate or be able to obtain such certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass employment background check and motor vehicle record checks.
• Must possess valid driver’s license in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana; must be insurable under the company’s auto insurance policy.
• Must be able to work variable schedule or irregular hours to include last-minute scheduling needs/changes and working split shifts based on needs of the Club operations and scheduled events.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekday, weekend, and evening/late evening hours as required.
• Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions as needed and to walk on uneven ground.
• Ability to perform same-day travel on Stock Farm Property and within local geographic region.

Nice To Haves

• Prior satisfactory performance as a team member of the Stock Farm Club.
• Experience in a private club or fine dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients as directed by Chefs and/or supervisory staff.
• Prepare fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepare menu and banquet items (meals, desserts, sides, and other offerings) as directed and in accordance with Club standards of quality and presentation.
• Mix and prepare condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, storage, and rotation, and inventory of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen/cooking areas and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and local health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED